The Beading Yogini

* macrame * lampwork beads * jewelry*

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More Knots

“And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like Jelly Roll And it stoned me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like goin’ home And it stoned me” (Van Morrison)  

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April Art Bead Scene Challenge

My interpretation of the April Monthly Art Bead Scene Challenge.  The real challenge these days is trying to find some time to create. The shortage of time does seems to help me focus and hone down the design process. Nothing too elaborate here with this necklace, but I think it captures the theme of the […]

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Macrame Bezel Polymer Clay Pendant

          I made this polymer clay pendant two years ago. It finally found a home in this micro macrame bezel pendant. Again, this macrame pendant is double sided with a few coiled wire accents. Happy knotting.  

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Macrame Bezel Dragonfly Necklace

As promised, a photo of the micro macrame bezel that I have been working on for some time. I finally figured out how to get it to work and look smooth. The fun part of this technique is working on tying in all the loose cords. The stone, (some type of dyed bone or coral […]

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Serpentine Jade Macrame Necklace

Belated Happy New Year. I haven’t been slacking, just neglecting my blog and art in favor of shoring up, cleaning out, painting and renovating some new digs. Also had to purchase a new camera as the old one just refused to work any longer. I did have a chance to knot up a macrame necklace […]

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Beads and Buttons Bracelet

Nothing too complicated in the jewelry making department today. Just finished up this bracelet by recycling some wire wrapped buttons, some orphan wire wrapped lampwork beads, and some left over bits of c-lon cord. It’s a light and fun piece with an adjustable toggle closure. Now off to play with some metal patinas that UPS […]

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